Junior Development Program
To apply please use the Junior Development Application Form.
(application forms are available in the Newsletter or can be printed by downloading the online version below.)

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Junior Development SPRING 2012

About The Program

"The Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club Jr. Development Program has offered the finest in quality instruction for the past thirty-one years.

Our professional staff has set the highest standards by which all other programs in the Southwest are measured. Our dedication to excellence has resulted in scores of sectionally and nationally ranked players.  

The finest instruction with outstanding instructor ratios makes learning both easy and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you at the Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club!"

Gary Engelbrecht,  USPTA
Director of Tennis

For Whom

The Jr. Development Program is for the dedicated high school or tournament minded player looking for more than just a clinic. The Program is designed for the Junior player willing to make a commitment of time and effort to improve their games.

The Staff

The Tucson Racquet Club is proud to offer the finest tennis instruction in the Southwest. Our senior staff includes: Gary Engelbrecht, Sam Ciulla, Zoli Vary, Matt Gleason, Andres Carrasco, Gretchen Schantz, Nelson Payne, Brian Ramirez, Mike Gleason, Serena Quarelli, Bill Wright and more.

The Program

The Jr. Development Program is designed for the total development of the Junior tennis player. Private lessons provide individual attention. Clinics reinforce the skills learned in the private lesson. Play strategies are emphasized in structured games and during playday matches. Tournament trips are scheduled throughout the year to provide coaching and match analysis. The Jr. Excellence Program provides a total learning environment.

Jr. Development students participate in a weekly program consisting of:

One Hour Private Lesson

Individual strokes and styles of play are emphasized specific to the students needs.

Clinic

Instructor controlled drills are used to polish existing strokes, develop movement, and create play situations. An outstanding 4 to 1 instructor ratio assures plenty of individual attention.

Playdays

Students apply what they learned in lessons and clinics to real match situations. Playday is organized and closely monitored by Gary and other staff members.
 

Makeup Policy

Clinics canceled because of weather will be rescheduled if needed (we have 3 days set aside for rain and tournament misses factored  into the cost of the program). If you miss clinic for your own reasons there is no makeup (ie. sickness or minor injury). A full staff is always maintained at clinics. Private lessons must be made up. The Club has a 24 hour cancellation policy that will be enforced!

Dates and Times

The program runs for  seventeen (17) weeks beginning January 2 and ending May 13. There are two one-week breaks February 20-26 and April 2-8. Clinics meet Thursday 4:30-6:00pm or Saturday 11:00-12:30pm. See below for the PlayDay schedule.

Clinic Schedule

Private Lesson…Schedule at your convenience.
Clinic…Choose one: Thursday 4:30-6pm, or Saturday 11:00-12:30pm.
Playdays…Monday 4:30-6:30pm and Saturday 1:30-3pm.

Cost

The program cost for members is $1219or $1355 for nonmembers. There are three options for payment:
1) Average Monthly Billing:                                      

Members: pay $203 per month paid (6) times                       (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun)         

Nonmembers: $226 per month five times                           (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun)    

2) Pay in Full Up Front: Receive a 5% discount.

3) Custom: Design your own payment plan.

Members will be automatically billed on their accounts. Nonmembers  will be billed to the credit card number on the application.